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Folake Sokoya The operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command over the weekend arrested three suspected kidnappers fleeing from Ibadan in Lagos after collecting N3 million ransom. The kidnappers, Adekunle Funsho Charles Ezeilo and Obioha Nnaji were apprehended in Abule Egba Lagos after kidnapping a lady and collecting N3 million ransom. The kidnappers had, after collecting …

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Determined to sustain growth and ensure profitability for all stakeholders, Nigerian Breweries Plc is to attain 60 per cent sourcing of its raw materials before the year 2020. Briefing Journalists on Tuesday in Lagos on the company’s performance, Managing Director, Nicolaas Vervelde explained that energy consumption declined by two percent during the 2016 financial year. Explaining further, Vervelde who spoke at a …

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In a major strategic move to grow its market equity in Africa, Dangote Flour has unveiled new improved pasta products called ‘Ecccellente’. The re-vamped Pasta, is expected to reduce the dependency on rice consumption by Nigerians. Speaking at the Grand Customer Launch Event in Kano on Tuesday, Executive Director, Sales & Marketing, Halima Dangote, said the improved products will delight …

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Folake Sokoya The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Mr Fatai Owoseni, on Tuesday April 25, presented Certificates of Commendation to four families of policemen killed and four that injured by militants at the Isawo area in Ikorodu. They were also given some undisclosed amount of money for their gallantry, commitment and show of loyalty to their father’s land. The dead …

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Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja last weekend eulogised telecommunications giant, Globacom, as its stress-busting flagship comedy show, Glo Laffta Fest, hit the capital city. The event which held at the Old Parade Ground in Garki, was witnessed by a capacity crowd which came from all the nooks and crannies of the FCT and as far as neighbouring Nasarawa State. Excited residents …

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Olabode Adaramola A Minna High Court Judge, in Niger state , Hon.  Justice Aliyu Mayaki ,  Tuesday,   ordered that the immediate past  governor of the state, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, in conjunction with his former Commissioner for Ministry of the Environment who was also a former Gubernatorial candidate of  the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in the 2015 governorship …

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The countdown has begun to the most anticipated and insightfull learning experience at the Runway Jazz 2017 Music and Business Masterclass, taking place on April 29, 2017 in the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria.  The Masterclass is a prelude to the Runway Jazz Concert, a special celebration of the International Jazz Day. Powered by UBA, the Music and …

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From Left: Finance Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB), Mr. Mark Rutten; ‎Managing Director/CEO, NB, Mr. Nicolaas Vervelde and Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, NB, Uaboi Agbebaku, during the 2017 pre-Annual General Meeting Media Briefing of the company in Lagos on Tuesday. Photo: Abiodun Omotosho

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Folake Sokoya The Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by ACP Abba Kyari has arrested 11 kidnap suspects in Port Harcourt. Among the suspects arrested is Anthony Pepple, popularly known as “Urban Gorilla” who is also suspected to be a member of the Niger Delta Avenger, a militant group in the Niger Delta. The names of the other …

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Diamond Bank Plc has reported a profit after tax of N3.498 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016. The lender’s financial results filed with the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Monday showed that the 2016 after-tax profit was lower than the N5.656 billion posted in 2015 by 38 percent. The bank’s state of health also showed that in the cause …

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